Italian Easter Bread

Italian Easter Bread

Ingredients

Flour Zest Salt Sugar Yeast Butter Egg Vanilla Milk

Extras

Egg Water Nonpareils

Step 1

In the mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients, then add the egg, vanilla & milk.

Step 2

Mix with a fork then knead until smooth.

Step 3

Move to a flat surface and form into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 40 minutes.

Step 4

Form the dough into 3 ropes and braid.

Step 5

Continue until the dough is completely braided.

Step 6

Place the braid in the prepared loaf pan and let rise until doubled.

Step 7

Brush with an egg wash and sprinkle with nonpareils and

Step 8

Bake!